It\u2019s that festive time of year \u2013 Slade, Wham, Wizzard et al are jingling in your ears for weeks on end. Some people love it, and that\u2019s fine. But at 5 Live HQ, we thought our vibe-tasters might want something a little bit different.<\/p>\n
The mission was crystal clear: Elis James and John Robins to select a playlist of alternative Christmas songs for BBC Sounds, for fans and non-fans alike to enjoy.<\/p>\n
Elis understood the brief, delivering solid festive bangers, closing with an indie classic from Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas.<\/p>\n
John decided to play things icy cool, choosing songs that weren\u2019t even about Christmas\u2026 but WERE about winter and snow. That\u2019s how alternative this playlist is.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs much as we like Wizzard, and I do like Wizzard,\u201d Elis says, \u201cWe\u2019re not going to give it to you.\u201d<\/p>\n